TN visa renewal or change of employer

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bolum

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HI,

I am thinking of switching jobs and I am trying to decide whether I should change my employer when my visa expires or whether I should re-enter the states with a TN from my current employer and then change jobs later.

My visa expires in mid september. Then I will leave for europe for a two week vacation and then return to the states via canada.

Is it better to re-enter on the current employer or should i try to change then?
How long does the process to change employers take?

Thanks,
 
Not sure of your exact situation, but here is some info to help you with your decision based on the info from your post:

If you renew with the existing employer upon your return from your vacation, you will have to return to the border when you apply for the TN with the new employer. Obviously there may be expenses, time, etc to be considered.

Applying for the TN with new employer upon return from your vacation is fine, but if it is rejected you will need to return to Canada since your other TN has expired. (and we are assuming you've given your resignation).

Hope this helps
 
You will obtain a new TN for which ever employer you are currently working for when you arrive back to the US.

If you currently work for company A and your TN expires as you're away, you come back and you either have the offer letter and all the information for the new TN for Company A, or you have the offer letter and all the information for the new TN for Company B.

Either way since your current TN is expiring anyways you will need to get another one regarless of which job you choose...
 
Thanks. I may just renew it before i go on vacation since someone mentioned that if i am too be paid for vacation time, it might be wiser to have it before.
 
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